Raymond van Barneveld through as World Championship draw opens up The five-time world champion could meet teenage sensation Luke Littler in the last 16 at Alexandra Palace. The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
PDC world darts: Van Gerwen makes strong start but Wade falls at first hurdle The Dutchman beat Ireland’s Keane Barry 3-0 at the PDC world championship but James Wade suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by Matt Campbell The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
World Darts Championship: Michael van Gerwen through but James Wade makes shock early exit Canadian Matt Campbell dumps James Wade out Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023
Michael van Gerwen hits 167 in opening World Championship win The Dutchman disposed of Keane Barry 3-0. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
James Wade stunned by Matt Campbell at World Championship Jeffrey de Graaf produced a comeback to beat Ritchie Edhouse 3-2 while Tomoya Goto beat Ian White 3-1. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
PDC World Darts Championship LIVE: Results, scores and updates from Alexandra Palace Boris Krcmar and Jeffrey de Graaf knocked out two seeded players on their way to the third round The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
James Wade offers support for new Sky coach in return to Chicago on anniversary of title Wade believes they got the right person for the job and has already spoken to Teresa Weatherspoon about her future in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023
Sky negotiating with Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon, multiple WNBA sources say Weatherspoon, a former assistant with the NBA’s Pelicans, has been in talks with the Sky since at least August. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023
Emre Vatansever out as coach/general manager of Sky According to multiple sources the Sky have spoken with Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon regarding the coaching position. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2023
Sky to split coach, general manager roles this offseason “I know for sure the positions are going to be separate,” Kahleah Copper said during team exit meetings. “Which is great.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2023
Sky coaching search tops offseason priorities The team also has two of their starters, Courtney Williams and Alanna Smith, set to become free agents and four others hitting the market as reserved or restricted free agents. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2023
Game 1 against Aces exposes Sky ceiling with roster as currently constructed Marina Mabrey is signed to a three-year deal, one of James Wade’s final moves as general manager before departing for the NBA. Courtney Williams will be an unrestricted free agent in the new year, as will Alanna Smith. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 15, 2023
What’s at stake if the Sky fail to make playoffs? Lottery rules and the Sky’s odds of sending the No. 1 pick to the Wings if they fail to make the playoffs. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2023
Sky forward Alanna Smith in tight race for most improved player with Sparks’ Jordin Canada “She wasn’t on a roster last year,” Sky guard Courtney Williams said of Smith. “Now she’s a starter and she’s giving us quality minutes.” Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 29, 2023 Dana Evans is making a strong case for sixth woman of the year in her third season In the last five games, Evans’ production has spiked. She’s averaging 14.4 points and 4.4 assists in 21 minutes
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 28, 2023 Sky forward Ruthy Hebard set to become a restricted free agent in new year “For me, [the remaining schedule] is about playing hard and showing them what I can do,” Hebard said. “Hopefully, I’ll be in Chicago because I love Chicago.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2023 Sky have spoken with potential coach/general manager candidates, including Teresa Weatherspoon: sources The Pelicans hired Weatherspoon, 57, as a two-way player-development coach in 2019, the same year she was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and kept her as an assistant for four years before releasing her in June.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 25, 2023 Can Sky secure extension for Kahleah Copper before end of season? Beyond the 2023 season, there’s nothing but uncertainty regarding Copper’s status in Chicago unless the Sky can sign her to a deal.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023 What will the Sky’s backcourt look like in 2024? While the Sky puts off addressing the two of the most critically important roles to a professional sports franchise — coach and general manager — questions about their roster only grow more concerning.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 23, 2023 Storm assistant Pokey Chatman’s name belongs in mix when Sky answer who next head coach will be “You always take the call,” Chatman told the Sun-Times. “But I’m also not chasing a chair.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023 James Wade assembled Sky’s roster poorly, and it’s showing It’s not that the Sky are playing below their capabilities. This team was not built to be successful. At its best, the Sky could barely make the playoffs. If the season ended today, they wouldn’t.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023 Sky’s upcoming stretch can make or break playoff hopes Since interim coach/general manager Emre Vatansever took over for James Wade after his abrupt resignation, the Sky have gone 5-9. Their most recent three-game losing streak has them on the brink of falling out of playoff contention with just 10 games left in the season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 13, 2023 As playoff race heats up, Sky need to figure out fourth-quarter struggles “Experiences are your best teachers,” Courtney Williams said, “being so close, getting our feelings hurt by the end of the game. We are just going to keep getting our feelings hurt until we figure it out.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2023 Sky guard Marina Mabrey reflects on three seasons with Wings: ‘Dallas believed in me’ In her first season with the Sky, Mabrey entered Friday averaging career highs across the board, putting up 14.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 29.8 minutes.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023 As trade deadline approaches, Sky don’t appear to be active despite clear need for changes Former coach/GM James Wade’s hurried attempt to stop the bleeding in the wake of the departures of Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley not only failed to prevent a rebuild, but it also poses a realistic hindrance to the Sky’s future success.